Shimla, Dec. 20 -- Ahead of the Christmas festival, candlelight prayers were organised at the historic Christ Church, located at Ridge Maidan in Shimla, on Saturday evening. The iconic church, considered a major landmark of the hill town, witnessed participation from local residents as well as tourists.

Speaking to ANI, Dr. Vinita Roy, Priest In-Charge, Christ Church Shimla, said that Christmas celebrations at the church begin well in advance.

"Our Christmas programmes start much earlier. From the season of Advent itself, our preparations begin. This year, Advent started on November 30, and since then, our Christmas programmes have been ongoing. In the first week of December, we went door-to-door for carolling, which is practised across...